Tag: POLARIS Spaceplanes
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ESA Calls on SMEs to Design Fully Reusable Spaceplane Launch System
European Space Agency has issued a call for proposals to design a fully reusable and responsive launch system based on spaceplanes, targeting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rather than established prime contractors. The call, published on 27 February, seeks proposals for at least two distinct design concepts that could demonstrate how lift-generating spaceplanes might provide…
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Germany Awards Hypersonic Test Vehicle Contract to POLARIS Spaceplanes
Germany’s military procurement agency has awarded a contract to POLARIS Spaceplanes to develop and flight-test a reusable hypersonic vehicle, marking a further step in the Bundeswehr’s efforts to advance next-generation aerospace capabilities. The company said on Jan. 27 that the contract was granted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support…